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/ Season

Of Gods and Men

Screenings across Jul – Aug

Coinciding with the release of Christopher Nolan’s cinematic retelling of The Odyssey, we present a summer season of epic movies inspired by myths and legends.

/ Season

Stanley Kubrick Season

Screenings in Jul – Aug

To complement our Stanley Kubrick course on Sat 18 Jul, we present a trio of his films.

/ Season

Summer Lovin’

Screenings across Jul – Aug

As the weather heats up, so does our programme! Join us for a summer season of sizzling romances to rival the rising temperature, with gorgeous people in gorgeous climes. Expect heart-bursting and heart-breaking passion in equal measure.

/ Summer Lovin'

In the Mood for Love PG

Sat 25 Jul, 7.30pm

★★★★★ – Empire. Wong Kar-wai’s revelatory ode to love and heartbreak is pure cinematic excellence.

/ Of Gods and Men

Clash of the Titans (1981) 12A

Sun 26 Jul, 3pm

This spectacularly fun, old fashioned sword-and-sandal adventure was Ray Harryhausen’s glorious Hollywood swan song.

/ Families & Young People

Phoenix Film Camp (9 – 12) N/A

Mon 27 – Fri 31 Jul, 9.30am – 3.30pm

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week at one of our exciting 5-day summer camps for young filmmakers.

/ Folklore for Families

Wolfwalkers PG

Mon 27 Jul, 12.30pm | Fri 7 Aug, 12.30pm

“★★★★★ – dazzling… a total joy” – Observer. A sublime animation set in 17th century Ireland about a mysterious tribe who turn into wolves by night.

/ Summer Lovin'

Before Sunrise 15

Mon 27 Jul, 7.30pm

★★★★★ – Guardian. The first of Richard Linklater's breathtaking Before Trilogy, screened over three successive Monday evenings this summer.

/ Folklore for Families

The Adventures of Prince Achmed PG

Thu 30 Jul, 1pm | Sun 9 Aug, 11.30am | Fri 14 Aug, 12.30pm

The oldest surviving feature-length animation in cinema history, this spellbinding fantasy adventure tells the magical adventures of Prince Achmed and his enchanted flying horse.

/ Coen Brothers - The First Eight

O Brother, Where Art Thou? 12A

Thu 30 Jul, 7.30pm

“Hot damn! It’s The Soggy Bottom Boys!” With a barn-stomping bluegrass soundtrack and gorgeous sepia cinematography, this is a timeless, all-American comedy yarn!

/ Exhibition Launch

Exhibition Launch: I Push my Fingers into my Phone’s Eyes N/A

Fri 31 Jul, 6pm – 8pm | FREE

Join us for the launch of our new exhibition I Push my Fingers into my Phone’s Eyes which features the work of 6 artists working across multiple mediums responding to themes of technological trust and mistrust, comfort and discomfort, connection and dependency.

/ Film

Life Support 15

Screening from Fri 31 Jul

A group of international doctors breach the blockade in Gaza in this vital documentary following the daily struggles of healthcare workers.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue. This is broadcast through wireless headsets so only the wearer can hear.

Relaxed environment screenings

Our relaxed environment screening have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers, and freedom to move around and use sensory aids. They are particularly suited to to people with neuro-diversities including autism, ADHD or other sensory processing disorders.

Captioned screenings

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show descriptive subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.